Chapter 65 Director Wang’s House
The next day, Yang Xiaotao thought about it all night and felt that he still couldn’t think too well of them.
I said yesterday that I was planning for a rainy day, so I couldn’t do anything.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao cut five or six kilograms of leeks in the yard, picked some tomatoes and cucumbers, sent some to Uncle Chen, and divided the rest into two parts.
I took out two big fish from the fish tank and beat them to death, put them in bags and divided them into two parts.
A smaller portion was prepared for the Zhou family, and the remaining large portion was prepared for Director Wang of the Street Office and his Aunt Wang.
Since Mr. Yang left last time, he hasn’t come to visit yet.
Although he was suspected of being a relative, he had no intention of climbing up. Besides, being a worker in this era was very honorable. Before the opening up, he would be a worker safely.
As for building good relationships, it is also to reduce trouble.
Putting things into the storage space, Yang Xiaotao went out early in the morning.
The third uncle in the front yard got up early to exercise. Today he made up his mind to catch some fish. For this, he prepared a lot of fish food.
"Xiao Tao, it's so early! You're going out."
Yan Fugui looked at Yang Xiaotao going out and asked quickly.
Although I spent a few books in exchange for some leeks and tomatoes, it is already a great honor to be able to exchange for things.
Especially since the second uncle and the first uncle were in trouble, he, the third uncle, is even more popular.
"Good morning, Third Uncle."
"Go out for a walk."
Yang Xiaotao said politely, turned around and left.
Yan Fugui looked at the departing figure and couldn't help but murmur in his heart.
“This guy is really lucky, everything good can happen to him.”
"Do you want to walk around in the future?"
Thinking of the books at home, Yan Fugui's heart became alive.
Yang Xiaotao went to Zhou's house first, and then went to a grain store on the way and bought twenty kilograms of stick noodles. He rarely eats these at home, mainly the instant noodles, dried noodles, etc. that he exchanged are enough to eat. Yes, we can’t do without these things in the food book.
When I arrived outside the compound, I saw Zhou Kui leading his two younger sisters to play in the corner. He did not have a formal job yet and was a temporary worker.
There should be nothing to do now.
When Yang Xiaotao approached, Zhou Kui saw it and immediately ran over with his two sisters.
"Brother Tao, why are you here?"
Yang Xiaotao threw the grain bag to Zhou Kui, and then the two little girls carried fish and vegetables. Although they were also puzzled, they The smile on his face never faded.
"I have a day off today. I'll come to your house to have some food."
"Where's Auntie?"
"My mother is at home, and so is my second brother."
The youngest Zhou Xue said quickly, Yang Xiaotao nodded and walked towards the house.
On the way, people in the surrounding yards were not surprised to see Yang Xiaotao.
The situation between Yang Xiaotao and the Zhou family is also known to those around them, so the comparison is no surprise.
But every time Yang Xiaotao comes to Zhou's house, he will bring something. In this era, these things are enviable, especially when I heard that Yang Xiaotao has become a second-level fitter, and the salary can really feed the whole family. Not hungry anymore.
At this time, the Zhou family is much stronger than last year. The second eldest brother, Zhou Peng, has become a regular employee. The monthly salary can be enough to support the family. In addition, Yang Xiaotao often helps, and the life of the Zhou family is visible to the naked eye. The speed changes.
If it weren't for the fact that the eldest girl of the Zhou family was only ten years old, people around her would have thought that Yang Xiaotao had fallen in love with her and was planning to get married.
However, they also heard some things about Yang Xiaotao, which were not very good, so they kept their distance.
After greeting the uncle who was basking in the sun and saying a few polite words, Yang Xiaotao walked to Zhou's house, where Aunt Zhou had already started preparing meals.
At the dinner table, Yang Xiaotao told about the situation in the vegetable garden, and Aunt Zhou was surprised when she heard it.
No one has ever done anything about growing vegetables in this courtyard.
The Zhou Kui brothers went to help before and talked about it when they came back, but she only thought it was Yang Xiaotao making nonsense, but she didn't want it to happen.
Aunt Zhou was also a little moved. Although their house did not have a yard, there was a road in front of the door.
Even if you can’t plant it on the ground, you can find a box and plant it in it.
Aunt Zhou looked at Zhou Kuina's body and appetite, and made a decision in her heart.
So, after dinner, Aunt Zhou made her decision known. The Zhou brothers and sisters all nodded in agreement, and only Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to agree.
He knows why his vegetable garden can grow so well. Without Xiaowei's help, he still doesn't know what it will look like.
However, Yang Xiaotao did not stop it. After all, this kind of attempt was not bad and became something everyone could eat. If it failed, it would just be a waste of time and it was harmless.
After dinner, Yang Xiaotao told the Zhou brothers what happened in the yard, and also told Aunt Zhou what to do if someone came to investigate in the future.
As an elder, Aunt Zhou naturally knows this.
Then Yang Xiaotao left Zhou's house and followed the address given by Aunt Wang last time.
On the way, considering it was his first visit, Yang Xiaotao found two bottles of Xifeng wine and two boxes of cigarettes from the space.
I then carried the gift and walked all the way to a three-story building. The walls were all white and there was no decoration. The house was facing south and north, and the windows were large on both sides.
After asking the old lady on the street, I went to the second floor and knocked on the door.
After knocking twice, the door opened.
The person who opened the door was a little boy of eight or nine years old, with a tiger-like head and big eyes.
"Who are you looking for?"
Yang Xiaotao looked inside and saw that there was no one else, then he smiled and asked, "I am Yang Xiaotao from Yangjiacun, is your mother at home?"
After hearing this, the little boy did not let the door open, but He shouted loudly towards the house, "Mom, Mom, someone is looking for you."
After a while, he heard someone coming out of the house, and then Yang Xiaotao saw Director Wang rolling up his sleeves and holding his hands He still carried water, wiping it on his apron as he walked, and walked quickly.
"Xiao Tao, why are you here? Come in, come in."
Director Wang was also surprised when he saw Yang Xiaotao, but he quickly reacted and pulled Yang Xiaotao into the room, and then said to the little boy inside The boy shouted, "Huzi, go call your dad."
"Oh!"
The little boy ran out in a gust of wind. Director Wang took off his apron and asked Yang Xiaotao to sit down.
When he came to the house, Yang Xiaotao took a look at the house. It was a standard house with two bedrooms in the south, a living room in the middle, and a small kitchen and bathroom in the north.
The main theme of the house is the green walls characteristic of this era. There is a table in the middle of the living room with a radio placed on it, some tea cups, and a light bulb hanging above the head.
"Xiao Tao, you're just here, why are you bringing so many things?" "Aunt Wang, isn't this a visit? It's your first time, so you can't come empty-handed."
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“What’s wrong with being empty-handed? We won’t do this in the future.”
Director Wang said it sincerely. In this era, everyone doesn’t have enough to eat, and the sum of these things is comparable to that of ordinary people. One month’s living expenses.
After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao smiled and said no, and then asked about Director Wang's situation.
Director Wang also sat aside, placing a glass of boiling water in front of Yang Xiaotao, and talked about the current situation.
Because of the effective disaster relief last time, Director Wang received a commendation from above.
Although he was not promoted directly, he left a good impression and was waiting for the position to be vacated.
After mentioning work in a few sentences, Yang Xiaotao didn't care and asked about the situation at home.
"Your uncle's surname is Li, his name is Li Tiejun. He works at the power supply station. He is a team leader and is in charge of three or two people."
"The one who ran out is Xiao Huzi, and he has an older sister who is in middle school. "
Director Wang introduced the situation and asked about Yang Xiaotao.
Yang Xiaotao was about to speak when the door was pushed open and a slightly thin man walked in. He was wearing blue work clothes, with thick eyebrows, big eyes and thick lips. He looked a bit naive, which made people laugh. It feels real.
Behind him was Xiao Huzi, who had already run into the house.
The man walked in and saw Yang Xiaotao getting up.
Director Wang on the side immediately came up to introduce.
"Old Li, this is the Yangjiazhuang I told you about, Mr. Yang's grandson, Yang Xiaotao."
"Xiaotao, this is my lover, you can call me Uncle Li. "
Yang Xiaotao hurried forward, "Uncle Li, I am Yang Xiaotao, this is my first time here."
"Okay, okay, sit down quickly, sit down!"
Li Tiejun spoke loudly, with enthusiasm on his face, and stretched out his hand to tell Yang Xiaotao to sit down quickly.
Yang Xiaotao saw that his hands were covered with calluses, which were no worse than the workers in the workshop. He was obviously a hard-working man.
Director Wang explained the matter to the side, and Li Tiejun said with a straight face, "Take this thing back. We are not interested in this."
"It's not that Uncle Li looks down on you, you Don’t take it personally.”
"I often go to the factory. The physical work you workers do is really tiring. If you have this money, you can buy some food to replenish your body and live a good life."
As expected, we are not a family. Home door.
Yang Xiaotao could only tell the situation. They happened to be at home and there was no need to hide it.
"Aunt Wang, Uncle Li. That's why I came here this time."
Yang Xiaotao took a sip of water and began to talk about growing vegetables in the yard. Of course, the people in the courtyard He didn't say anything dirty, he was just worried that he would be misunderstood if he gave food to others, and that something would happen, so he came here.
When the two of them heard this, they were a little confused.
"Xiao Tao, you said you grew these vegetables?"
Director Wang was the first to ask. It has been so many years, but I have never heard of anyone growing vegetables in the yard. of.
Yang Xiaotao can only confirm again. After hearing this, Director Wang also knew that this matter cannot be faked, otherwise he would know it as soon as he went to see it.
Li Tiejun picked up a tomato, and the little tiger that came out next to it had already started to chew it. The red juice filled his mouth, which made Li Tiejun frown and prepare to scold him.
"Xiao Tao, Aunt Wang is very happy that you are willing to help people in need."
"You are doing the right thing, don't be afraid of others chewing their tongues, as long as you sit upright, no one will dare to bully you. ”
“In our society, we need someone to stand up and help those in need, especially those who have contributed to the country. Our current life , all due to the efforts of their ancestors, you have done a good job in this."
"With great ability comes great responsibility! Xiao Tao has done well."
Li Tiejun on the side was also full of admiration. At this time, a bold idea arose in Director Wang's mind, and then he got out of control and looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked carefully.
"Xiao Tao, what do you think will happen if the subdistrict office organizes the promotion of vegetable gardens?"
Yang Xiaotao knew it would be like this as soon as he heard it, but he couldn't elaborate on it. Again, if it can be successful, it will be the best. If it is not, it will be nothing more. What a waste of pennies.
"Well! Aunt Wang, I think so. Since I can grow vegetables in my yard, other yards can naturally grow them."
"Our life is difficult now, and we can't always count on it. National subsidies.”
“Vegetables from the yard can also reduce the burden on the country.”
As Yang Xiaotao spoke, Director Wang kept nodding her head. She really wanted to do something for the country.
"However, Aunt Wang, the street office can take the lead in this matter, but it can only encourage, not force."
Yang Xiaotao said again, and Director Wang naturally understood what he meant.
This is because Yang Xiaotao is afraid that it will not end in the end, so he can only prepare in advance.
“Well, you’re right.”
Director Wang also knows that some yards can be used to grow vegetables, but some homes are not suitable at all and cannot be forced.
Yang Xiaotao sat for a while and then left.
Li Tiejun and Director Wang naturally wanted to stay with him for dinner, but Yang Xiaotao refused because it was dark. Seeing this, the two could only take out cigarettes and wine for him to take back.
Yang Xiaotao didn't know how to take it anymore, so he just left the things and went home.
In the room, after Yang Xiaotao was sent away, Director Wang picked up a cucumber and tasted it carefully.
Li Tiejun walked aside and said, "Your nephew is very capable."
Director Wang nodded, then thought of something else, and expressed Yang Xiaotao's concerns.
“Is there really such a courtyard?”
After listening to Director Wang’s introduction, Li Tiejun was also surprised by the people in the courtyard.
"Who wouldn't say it? If it weren't for the housing shortage now, I would have wanted to replace him."
"This child has suffered a lot in there."
"From now on, just look at the support points."
"Yes."
The two said After whispering for a while, Yang Xiaotao walked to the courtyard in the last ray of light.
(End of this chapter)